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Dr. Donald Decoy, MD

Dr. Donald Decoy, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Decoy, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Akron, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Decoy has extensive experience in Interstitial Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Union Hospital and Akron General. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

224 W Exchange St Ste 380 Akron, OH 44302
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Decoy specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Decoy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Decoy

2.6
10 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Disappointing
The Doctor assured me at first appt he could get me Oxygen for sleep apnea and then told me he couldnt because a lab sleep study would be required. As if they were unaware of that requirement ? Told me in writing as long as my Oxygen remained above 80% to 82% during sleep it was 'fine' ?? Really ? Told me he would do something else and then he couldn't because apparently they did not realize Insurance would need approval. I was not aware of lack of Board Certification. Lost confidence quickly and decided further appointments were a waste of time.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
David Y – May 20, 2024
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He followed through with my sleep apnea problem of many years when no other doctor did! I recommend him highly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Judie Ryan – Jun 10, 2021
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He has a very poor bedside manner, he's very negative and I would not take my worst emery to him. I only met this so called dr during my mother's hospital stay, would highly discourage anyone from going to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Canton, OH – Apr 14, 2017
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Dr. Decoy is not very tactful when dealing with patients or their families. Calls family members and over the phone states that he is not sure that the patient is going to "pull through " this time!! Also speaks negatively to patients and their families even speaking of possible malignancies when there has been no diagnosis. Is very derogatory when speaking to patient and their families.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Canton, OH – Apr 08, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Donald Decoy, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Akron, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Decoy has extensive experience in Interstitial Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated...read more
  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Sleep Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Cincinnati / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

NPCS Inc224 W Exchange St Ste 380 Akron, OH 44302
1

Practice

Akron General Health & Wellness Center Green1946 Town Park Blvd Uniontown, OH 44685
2
Akron General Medical Center1 Akron General Ave Akron, OH 44307
3
Tricounty Hematology & Oncology Associates Inc.7337 Caritas Cir NW Massillon, OH 44646
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Akron General

    1 Akron General Ave
    Akron, OH 44307
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Union Hospital

    659 Boulevard St
    Dover, OH 44622
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mercy Hospital

    1320 Mercy Dr NW
    Canton, OH 44708
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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